Lanphier Lane over Little Hoosic Riv
PoorRensselaer County, New York · 1.6 MI S of RTE 22 and Rt · Structure no. 000000002201480
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lanphier Lane over Little Hoosic Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lanphier Lane over Little Hoosic Riv in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lanphier Lane over Little Hoosic Riv built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Lanphier Lane over Little Hoosic Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Lanphier Lane over Little Hoosic Riv carry?
About 9 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lanphier Lane over Little Hoosic Riv?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lanphier Lane over Little Hoosic Riv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.